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2003 Hyundai Tiburon Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Powertrain
154
Airbags
59
Electrical
27
Suspension
11
Fuel System
10
Other
9
Seat Belts
8
Engine
8
Steering
7
Lights
7
Brakes
7
Visibility
6
Structure
5
Tires
5
Wheels
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 4, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 ...
Jan 20, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 HYUNDAI TIBRON GT, HAD SEV STALLING PROBLEMS AND CLUTCH FAI...
Sep 2, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGSSINCE WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW WE HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE, THE CLUTCH, FLY WHEEL, SLAVE...
Aug 21, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON,FAILS TO START AND WHEN STARTED ENGINE STALLS,TOWED TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND DRIVE...
Feb 25, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINLESS THAN ONE MONTH AFTER WORK WAS DONE TO MY SHIFT BEZEL, MY CLUTCH FAILED. WAS 3 MONTHS OVER WARRA...
May 1, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *JB
Dec 15, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTI BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JULY 2002. IT NOW ONLY HAS ALITTLE OVER 8,000 MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS AUTO...
May 24, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGHYUNDAI MADE AN ERROR IN THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED ABOUT THE ENGINE HORSEPOWER. PH

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